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June 2005
Lakelands Park Middle School nears
completion on Main Street.
Volume 7 Issue 6
Don’t Use those Beetle Bags!
Tips on how to beat the Beetles this
summer, on page 9
Are You WetYet?
Registration going on now for water
aerobics classes at the pool. Page 10
It’s Official!
Don’t Forget the Tour
Kentlands House & Garden Tour invites
you for a parade of homes. Page 14
Everyone’s Invited
Tickets to the Kennedy Center’s
Community Welcomes Lakelands Park Middle School
Hairspray, the Musical, on sale now,
page 15. Beall Kent, and Roscoe Nix. The majority of the committee
By Andrea Escher favored the name Lakelands Park given the school sits adjacent to
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the new city of Gaithersburg Lakelands Park facility and within
Variety Show Victory t has a school mascot, school colors and now it has a new name! the Lakelands community.
Check out the photos of the Rachel The Montgomery County Board of Education voted and Members of the Board of Education stated the decision to
Carson Elementary variety show, page approved the official name, Lakelands Park Middle School, for name the school Lakelands Park were based upon several factors,
the currently under construction school on Main Street in Lakelands. including an agreement with the City of Gaithersburg to consid-
17. The decision was announced on May 10, 2005, with the major- er the name Lakelands Park given the shared-used agreement for
ity of Board members voting for the Lakelands Park name. Board students to utilize the city ball fields during school hours. In addi-
Its’ de Mayo on de Mews member Stephan Abrams was the only dissenting vote, a sup- tion, the naming committee’s recommendation was also taken
Lake Varuna Mews knows how to host a porter for the name Roscoe Nix Middle School. into consideration and of course, the overwhelming support of
In April, the naming committee, consisting of parents, neigh- the general community.
Cinco de Mayo party, see page 20 bors and school staff, recommended the following three names to To learn more about Lakelands Park Middle School, be sure to
the Board of Education for consideration: Lakelands Park, Otis turn to page 12. L
Little Hands, Big Works of Art
Shaare Torah Nursery school presents an
Art Show, details on page 21. D e d i c a t i o n o f C i t y ’ s L a k e l a n d s Independence
Park, Set for June 18 Day Breakfast
and BBQ Bash
J oin the City of Gaithersburg as
they proudly announce the
Photo Credit: Andrea Escher
dedication and grand opening
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
960 Main Street
The Lakelands Leader
Return Address:
of its newest facility, Lakelands Park,
Come Celebrate the
on Saturday, June 18, 2005. 4th of July at the Pool
Located at 1368 Main Street right
here in Lakelands, this new jewel fea- By Andrea Escher
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tures lighted fields for baseball, soft-
ball, soccer and other team sports, a re you planning to be in town for the 4th of
picnic pavilion, and Billy’s A special feature of the day will July? If so, than you
Playground, a fully handicapped- be the Homeowners Association won’t want to miss
accessible play area for young chil- Softball Game starting at 11:45 a.m. celebrating Independence
dren. Bring your glove and plan to spend Day right here in
The festivities will begin at 11:00 some time in the sun participating Lakelands with your
a.m. with a formal dedication of the in a friendly competition with your friends and neighbors.
park and playground by the Mayor neighbors. The Lakelands Social
and City Council and recognition of HOA’s from all over the City of Committee is gearing up
local legislators, those involved with Gaithersburg are invited to partici- for another fun, festive
Project Open Space, and the sup- pate in the softball game. If you’d day of events in celebra-
porters of Billy’s Playground. like to participate in the softball tion of the holiday.
Then from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 game please contact Jim McGuire, 4th of July activities
p.m. the entire community can par- Lifetime Recreation Services will begin at 9:00 a.m.
ticipate in face painting, moon Director, at 301-258-6350 x122 or with a continental break-
bounces, traditional family picnic via e-mail at jmcguire@gaithers- fast on the lawn adjacent
PRSRT-STD
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games like sack and three-legged burgmd.gov by June 7, 2005. For all to the Clubhouse. Hey baby it’s the 4th of
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races, interactive sports demonstra- other information please call 301- Bagels, coffee, juice and July, and the Lakelands
tions, and mementos of your visit to 258-6350, or visit the City’s website doughnuts will be served! has a full day of great
activities in store.
Lakelands Park. at www.gaithersburgmd.gov.L In the event of rain,
See BBQ BASH continued on page 6
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lakelandsinbrief
By Andrea Escher
Thursday, and recycling is collected on
Thursday. To obtain a recycling bin,
please contact the City of Gaithersburg
pool/fitness room is restricted and you
must have a Datawatch access card to gain
entry. One access card is issued to each
at 301-258-6370. For more information home in the community free of charge. If
about life in Lakelands, please contact you require additional cards or have lost
Guest Pass Not park on the sidewalk near the Lakelands the on-site management team at 240- your card, there is a $12.00 fee. Access
Included in Mailing Clubhouse. In addition, residents are 631-8338. cards will only be issued during normal
asked not to park on the “bulb-outs” on business hours Monday-Friday from 9:00
A few weeks ago residents of Lakelands community streets and in the alleyways. Need A Pool/Guest Pass? a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from the management
received a mailing featuring pool related There is always an increase in traffic in office.
information. One free guest pass was to be Lakelands during the summer with swim If you lost your pool pass/Clubhouse
included in the mailing, however, despite meets and more. We seek your continued access card or if you June Lakelands
an error, the guest pass was not included. cooperation to help keep the parking are new to the com-
On-site Community Manager Debbie issues to a minimum in the Lakelands, munity, please be Board Meeting
Durham tells the Leader a second mailing and remember to drive slowly and safely. sure to stop by the The Lakelands Community Association
has been sent out with the guest pass. If Be on the look out for children walking, CMI onsite manage- Board of Directors will conduct their
you have not received your free guest pass biking or on scooters, especially near the ment office on the monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 22,
in the mail, please stop by the Lakelands areas of Main Street and Chestnut Hill 2nd floor to get your 2005 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take
Clubhouse. We apologize for this error. Street adjacent to the pool, tot lot and pass before the pool place on the 2nd floor of the Lakelands
basketball courts. opens. Access to the Clubhouse. We hope to see you there! L
Replace Light Bulbs Please
Block Captains Still Needed
Summer is
almost here The Lakelands Community is in need
therefore we of additional block captain volunteers to
remind all distribute the monthly yellow Lakelands
Lakelands resi- flyer. Areas in particular need include
dents to please Chestnut Hill Street, Main Street,
replace/change Gatestone Street and Cross Green Street.
the light bulbs If you are interested in volunteering, please
in the rear alley- call 240-631-8338 or email flyer@lake-
ways and to lands.org.
turn their front/rear lights on. This is
prime vacation time and a dark house is a Are You New to Lakelands?
perfect place for a vandal or burglar to
strike. With the cooperation of all resi- Welcome! Please take a moment to
dents by simply changing their burned out stop by the Lakelands clubhouse on
bulbs, this will go a long way to help keep Main Street to pick up your copy of the
the community well lit and crime free this Lakelands Leader, phone directory,
summer. Clubhouse access card, and any addi-
tional information you may need to
Watch Where You Park help you easily transition to your new
home in Lakelands. Just a quick FYI:
We once again remind residents to not trash is removed on Monday and
JUNE calendarofevents
JUNE 1 Community Relations Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., 2nd floor of the Clubhouse.
Contact Katherine Gilbert via e-mail at katherine_gilbert@hotmail.com for more
information.
JUNE 2 Lakelands Playgroup, meets every Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Green Room
at the Lakelands Clubhouse. For more information, please contact Nora Fitzpatrick
at nfitz10@verizon.net or call 301-208-1632.
JUNE 6 Design Review Committee Meeting, 7:15 p.m., 2nd floor of the Lakelands
Clubhouse. Contact Eric Kessler at emkessler@comcast.net for more information.
JUNE 8 Facilities Committee, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of Lakelands Clubhouse, contact Scott
Fischthal at fischthal1@comcast.net or 301-963-2308.
JUNE 10 Deadline for submissions for the Lakelands flyer. Contact flyer@lakelands.org.
JUNE 13 Communications Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., 2nd floor of the Lakelands
Clubhouse. Contact Kerri Donnelly for more information at
kerridonnelly@hotmail.com.
JUNE 15 Environmental & Beautification Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., 2nd floor of
Clubhouse. Contact Bev Frey at Bafpff@aol.com for more information.
JUNE 21 Budget & Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m., 2nd floor of the Lakelands
Clubhouse. Contact Peter Frey at Bafpff@aol.com for more information.
JUNE 22 Lakelands Board of Directors Meeting, 7:00p.m., 2nd floor of the Lakelands
Clubhouse. Contact debbie@lakelands.org or 240-631-8338 for details.
JUNE 24 Deadline for Design Review Applications. Please contact the on-site management
office at 240-631-8338 for an application.
JUNE 28 Social Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 2nd floor of the Lakelands Clubhouse.
Contact Judy Mills at social@lakelands.org or 240-683-0125.
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The fromtheboard
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L AKELANDS
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The Official Newspaper of Lakelands rity company to routinely patrol the com- within the Lakelands, especially in the area
ummer is just munity on weekends and sporadically of Kentlands Square. Secondly, with the
around the throughout the week. There tends to be a limited funds that we have available for
LCA corner, and
soon we’ll move into
mixed response among homeowners
regarding the effectiveness of these meas-
security in the budget, the Board approved
contracting with a service to have off-duty
Board of Directors what is traditionally ures. Many felt that the patrols by a private police officers in official police cruisers
our busy season in terms of community security company were ineffective and patrol the Lakelands. Unlike private secu-
security. Not to say that all of our security wanted to cancel the service and save the rity companies, off-duty police can follow-
Jim Wakefield issues are tied to the summer season, but money for other initiatives while an almost through and make arrests on the scene.
President idle hands being what they are, our securi- equal number felt that having some type of We hope that this new service will be a
jim@lakelands.org ty needs within the community tend to security patrol is better than none at all. vast improvement over the services we
ramp-up in the summer season. So what are we doing about it? First, received in the past and we’ll re-visit this
Mark Ezrin In the past, the Lakelands Community the Board of Directors is pressing the City decision throughout the summer to deter-
Vice President Association contracted with a private secu- of Gaithersburg for more police patrols mine if we’ve made the right decision. L
mark@lakelands.org
Lake Coulson
citynews&events
Secretary Landscape Awards Recognize
lake@lakelands.org Any commercial or residential property Friday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 5.
Residential, Commercial within the City limits may be nominated The weekend kicks off with three
Beautification Efforts for a Gaithersburg Beautification Award. Starlight Concerts at the City Hall
Pat McCalley The City of Gaithersburg is proud to Forms are available at City Hall, 31 South Concert Pavilion, 31 South Summit
Treasurer announce the launch of a new program to Summit Avenue, at the Activity Center at Avenue in Olde Towne Gaithersburg.
pat@lakelands.org recognize both residential and commercial Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Avenue, Enjoy classic oldies with Bad Dog on
and on the City’s website at www.gaithers- Friday, July 1, M&R Project on Saturday,
Jed Tonelson burgmd.gov. Self-nominations are wel- July 2 and Retrospect on Sunday, July 3.
come. The BIG 100.3 RoadShow will be provid-
Member at Large The City’s Beautification Committee
jed@lakelands.org members will judge nominated properties
during June and July. One winner will be
MANAGEMENT selected from each of six commercial and
residential categories listed on the nomi-
CMI nation form. Honorable mentions may be
Debbie Durham awarded if deemed necessary.
240-631-8338 All nominations will be judged on the
debbie@lakelands.org functional and aesthetic aspect of design,
use of plant and hardscape materials, ing music and entertainment starting at
EDITOR & ADVERTISING maintenance, and suitability of design to 5:30 p.m., including karaoke, the BIG
purpose. prize wheel and giveaways. The concerts
MANAGER For more information, please call 301-258- begin at 7 p.m.
Andrea Escher 6330, or visit the City’s website at The festivities reach their peak with
301-519-1678 www.gaithersburgmd.gov. Gaithersburg’s Fourth of July Fireworks
and Concert at the Montgomery County
news@thelakelandsleader.com efforts in landscaping. The Gaithersburg Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut Street. Gates
Independence Day is “Big”
Beautification Awards, to be presented open at 5 p.m. Walk in at Chestnut or
CONTRIBUTORS/WRITERS September 19, 2005, are designed to in Gaithersburg Dalamar Streets; the Perry Parkway
honor those who value beautifully land- Staying in town this Fourth of July? entrance will be closed. No cars will be
Jeff Escher scaped and well-maintained properties, Join in some local fun as the City of allowed in the Fairgrounds. BIG 100.3
Beverly Frey and who work diligently to help make Gaithersburg and BIG 100.3 FM present a starts the night off at 6 p.m. with fun and
Gaithersburg such a lovely City. BIG Bang Independence Day Celebration games for the whole family, followed by a
Carrie Halpert
Judy Hubbard
Christopher Johnson
Flora Kessler
Judy Mills
Genie Tillisch
Lori Wakefield
The Lakelands Leader is the monthly, pub-
lished means of communicating informa-
tion of itnerest to Lakelands residents. It
does not espouse any political belief or
endorse any product or service. Articles and
letters submitted for publication must be
signed and may be edited for length and con-
tent. CMI and the LCA do not endorse the
products or services advertised herein, nor
are they responsible for any claims made by
advertisers. The Leader is published by the
Association, which is responsible for form,
content and policies.
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concert featuring The Great Expectations and Hart Streets in the Kentlands. Canal, scenic spots along the Potomac Cub Scout Pack 221
at 7 p.m. A special City ceremony will take Come back to select your fresh-picked River, the mountains of Maryland and
place at 8 p.m., during which the City will produce every Saturday through mid- Virginia, and all the little towns in The Cub Scout program is growing at
award prizes to the 2005 Little Miss and October. The variety and quantities of pro- between. These activities provide an Rachel Carson Elementary School and
Little Mr. Firecracker photo contest win- duce will increase each week as different unusual opportunity not just for painting boys in first-fifth grades living in the
ners. There’s more concert to follow, then crops reach maturity. This year there will exciting landscape scenes but more impor- Lakelands Community are invited to join.
the moment everyone eagerly awaits – an be five different farmers selling their local- tantly for enjoying the camaraderie of fel- Through Cub Scouts boys learn about
exciting fireworks display at dark. Food, ly grown fresh fruits and vegetables low artists and for critiquing each others’ character development, good citizenship,
blinking flags and glow sticks will be sold throughout the season. work in a constructive way. sportsmanship and physical fitness. To
at this event. Absolutely NO alcoholic bev- In addition, a variety of local artists and Membership in the Society, limited to achieve these goals, boys participate in fun
erages, glass containers, rollerblades, crafters will join the farmers, adding to the 40 is attained through the jurying of activities at den and pack meetings and
skates, bikes, pets, or fireworks of any kind festive market atmosphere. These unique, prospective members’ paintings. Many of family outings planned throughout the
will be permitted. handmade items are sure to make great its members are professional artists whose year. In Cub Scouts boys spend time
The patriotic celebration continues gifts for graduations, weddings, birthdays, work is recognized nationally. together developing friendships and hav-
with a Tuesday, July 5th performance by Father’s Day, and other occasions. An Artists’ Reception will be held at ing fun with other boys.
the Maryland National Army Guard 229th Vendors interested in participating should the Arts Barn on Monday, June 6, 2005, Some Cub Scout activities planned for
Band at the City Hall Concert Pavilion at contact Nansie Wilde at 301-258-6350 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the 2005-2006 school year include: an
Noon. x123 or via e-mail at nwilde@gaithers- For information and viewing hours call October Camping trip, Horseback Riding,
Note that in the event of rain the fireworks burgmd.gov. Gallery Director Andi Rosati at 301-258- Bowling, our Annual Holiday Dinner, a
will be held on Sunday, July 10. For more infor- 6394 or visit the Arts Barn online at Ski Trip, Pinewood Derby and much
mation please call 301-258-6350 or visit the Arts Barn Gallery Presents www.gaithersburgmd.gov. more!
City’s website at www.gaithersburgmd.gov. Come be a part of this exciting organi-
Washington Society of zation. Registration for the 2005-2006
“Laura” Brings Mystery,
Landscape Painters school year is Thursday, September 1st,
Intrigue to Arts Barn Stage 7:00pm at Rachel Carson Elementary
Farmer’s Market
The City of Gaithersburg presents orig- The City of Gaithersburg, in partner- School in the All-Purpose Room. For
Now Open in Midtown inal artwork by The Washington Society of ship with Rockville Little Theatre, presents more information about Cub Scouts con-
The Farmer’s Market in Kentlands Landscape Painters now through July 17, the classic mystery, “Laura,” by Vera tact Julie Marsh at (301) 840-0778.
Midtown located at Main Street and Hart 2005 at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Caspary and George Sklar. The show runs
Road is providing shoppers with an abun- Kent Square Road. The exhibit includes a weekends, June 10 through 19, 2005 at the Gaithersburg Area
dance of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other variety of media including; oil, acrylic, Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square
items for purchase. watercolor, and pastel. Road. Note there will not be a show on Newcomers Club
With plenty of sunshine and warm weath- Once known as the Landscape Club of Friday, June 17. WELCOME COFFEE - June 10, 2005
er on the way, fresh strawberries, lettuce, bed- Washington, D.C., this group is one of the A detective must determine who killed The Gaithersburg Area Newcomers
ding plants, and oldest active art organizations in the greater a young woman – her fiancée, her mentor, Club will hold a Luncheon for prospective
maybe even some Washington area. From its inception in or perhaps the young man attracted to her. new members on Friday, June 10, 11:00
cucumbers and squash 1913, members have ardently and regularly In the process, the detective falls under the a.m. The meeting will be held in a private
will make their debut pursued painting out of doors. Often spell of Laura’s portrait. Is it merely fasci- home in the Gaithersburg area. For infor-
at the City of called ‘plein air’ painting, it continues to be nation – or something more? Then in clas- mation and directions, call 301 528-5139
Gaithersburg’s Main the primary focus of Society activities. sic mystery form, the unexpected happens or 301 924-3737.
Street Farmers’ Market Originally a male-only organization, the and changes everything! The Gaithersburg Area Newcomers
every Saturday from group has evolved into a gregarious group Show times are 8:00 p.m. Friday and Club is a non-profit social organiza-
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 of men and women who venture out in all Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are tion established to promote friendship
p.m. The market is sorts of weather, laden with French easels, $10 for City residents and $12 for nonresi- and help new residents become famil-
housed in the Main oils, watercolors, pastels, and other paint- dents. For information and ticket purchase, iar with the community. It offers a
Street Pavilion at the ing paraphernalia. They seek out such please call 301-258-6394 or use RecXpress variety of interest groups and monthly
intersection of Main places as the Chesapeake Bay, the C&O online at www.gaithersburgmd.gov. socials. L
June 2005 The Lakelands Leader 5
residents, which ran the Cabana last year, is a $12.00 charge for lost or extra cards.
managementmentions are not interested in running it again this
year. If you know someone that is interest-
The LCA Board of Directors has
approved the funds to hire a security con-
By Debbie Durham, Community Manager ed in selling snacks at the pool, please have tractor for the summer. The contractor cho-
them contact the management office. sen is T. Cooper Security Consultants, Inc.
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The Environmental/Beautification T. Cooper employs off duty Montgomery
pril showers items that I noted for violation were minor. Committee has been hard at work imple- County police officers. The officers will be
bring May Many of the homes in the community menting the approved landscaping on site a total of 88 hours over the summer
flowers! This had black streaks on the gutters. Since most upgrades in the community. The last com- months. The patrol time will differ so that
popular saying was of the homes are 6-8 years old, the wooden pleted project was located at the common the officers can cover variouzs times during
certainly true this trim needs to be painted. I hope residents do ground on Main Street (directly across the day/night. The need for security is in
year. Now that all of the rain has stopped not look at the inspection as a negative. Like from the new city playground). If you have the Market Street East section of the com-
and the flowers are in bloom, it is time to most people, I am sure the Lakelands resi- not seen the area lately, please drive by, it munity due to the commercial establish-
enjoy summer. dents go in and out of their homes daily looks great. The next area to be upgraded ments. This area will be monitored closely.
For those I have not yet met – let me without really looking around. Please use the is the tot lot area on Kersten Street. The Residents have also voiced concerns over
introduce myself. I am Deborah Durham, inspection report as a reminder of things that upgrades were to begin in mid May. people speeding in the Mews and on Main
your new Community Manager. I started should done each year to retain your proper- The Facilities Committee approved the Street at the Rout 28 entrance/exit.
managing Lakelands in February and I ty values. If you do not receive an inspection instillation of four (4) ceiling fans in the Remember if you speed in these areas (or
have been very busy learning the routine. I report, please assume that you are keeping up fitness room. I am currently working any other areas of the community), the secu-
must say I have never seen a community so on the maintenance of your home. through costs with a contractor to get the rity company may issue monetary citations.
involved; it is wonderful to see the volun- Has everyone signed up for the Swim fans installed before the heat really hits. The Live/Work Committee has asked
teers working so hard to keep this beautiful Team? If not, contact the management Thank you for your patience during this the patrol officers check the hallways at
community on track. In April, I spent the office and I will put you in touch with process. In addition, per resident’s sugges- their units. A letter will go out to the
majority of my time inspecting each home Sandy Krems to get you on the team. We tions, I have added 8, 12 lb weights, and Live/Work owners and tenants stating
in the community. I would like to send a are looking forward to the trophies, rib- another weight bench to the fitness room. checks will be performed in hallways that
“Thank You” to Emily Steinberg and Bev bons, and a winning season. Please keep the suggestions coming! The are well lit.
Frey for their help with this project. The At this point, the Cabana area will not Facilities Committee discusses the merit of In addition, I will instruct the patrol
community inspection went very well, and be open for snack sales this summer. The each suggestion received. The decision to officers to approach anyone not following
approve a suggestion is partially based on the city skate board rules. On that note if
how many resident the suggestion will ben- your son or daughter has lost their skate-
BBQ BASH Continued from page 1 more surprises. In the event of rain, the efit. I will post a memo stating the Facilities board, please let me know.
breakfast will be moved inside the Green food and fun will be moved into the club- Committee’s decisions regarding the sug- I am going to add “Resident Questions”
Room at the Clubhouse. house. A special thanks to this year’s 4th gestions on the bulletin board in the to my monthly report. If you have a ques-
After enjoying breakfast, be sure to grab of July party sponsor Elaine Koch of Fitness Room. If you make a suggestion tion, concern, idea or complement and
your beach towels, and head to the pool Long & Foster Realtors. and would like a response, please include you think others residents would benefit
early, the pool party and BBQ bash will After the bash we anticipate an early your email address on the suggestion card, from the information, please send me
kick off at 12:00 p.m. Egan Barbecuers will evening of on-going alley BBQ parties and be sure to print clearly. information via email at debbie@lake-
be on site by the basketball courts from and at dusk, Lakelanders will head out to I have noticed a number of the people lands.org. I will publish your question and
12:00 noon till 4:00 p.m. serving up those watch the local fireworks displays. who use the fitness center enter by signing my answer in the next Manager’s Mention
delicious hot dogs, hamburgers and side The 4th of July events are open to all in. I would like to keep a better watch on column. Do not worry; names and address-
dishes. Food will be served promptly at Lakelands residents and your Datawatch who is using the fitness Center, so please be es of residents will not be published!
12:00 NOON until it’s gone, so be sure to access card will be required to gain entry sure to use your Datawatch access card Please remember, I am here not only to
get there early if you plan to eat! to the pool. If you have any questions, when you come to the fitness center. If you work with the Board and the committees,
As usual, you can also expect music, please contact the Judy Mills at do not have a Datawatch card, or if you I am here to help residents in anyway I can.
live entertainment, games, prizes and lots social@lakelands.org. L have lost your card, please contact the man- Contact me at 240-631-8338 or via email at
agement office to request a new card. There debbie@lakelands.org. L
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committeecorner
Social Committee Update
neighbors and have a great time. The
deadline to RSVP for this event is June 6.
Register today by calling the Lakelands
Clubhouse at 240-631-8338.
Order advanced discount food coupons
(save $1-2)
$5.00 Hot dog, chips, drink
$7.50 Chicken fingers, French fries, drink
By Judy Mills, Social Committee Chair $8.50 Hamburger, cheeseburger, sausage,
Lakelands Community Night chicken, French fries, drink
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Lakelands Singles Night with the Frederick Keys
ith the warmer weather, the If you are interested in attending, please
Lionfish swim team is busy prac- April showers bring May flowers, but Join us August 13, 2005 as we watch the reserve your tickets/food orders by July 31,
ticing and the pool is finally what happens in June? SINGLES NIGHT Frederick Keys baseball team take on the 2005. Registration is going on now by call-
open! A special thank you to all who at the Clubhouse on Friday, June 10 from Chicago White Sox Farm Team. The first ing Lori Wakefield at 301-926-7577 or via
came out to enjoy the pool opening party! 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Whole Foods pitch begins at 6:35 p.m. but gates open at email lorissasmail@yahoo.com.
We look forward to seeing many more res- Market will provide delicious samplings 5:00 p.m. for general seating. Residents As always, the Social Committee appre-
idents at the exciting events in the com- from its catering line, and we’ll supply the who attend may wish to bring a blanket. ciates your participation and feedback.
ing months. beer and wine. Get to know some of your Following the game, a fireworks finale will The Social Committee is your committee!
be held until 10:00 p.m. Lakelanders may Your ideas and assistance at activities is
environmental&beautification pay in advance for their tickets/food order.
The community is checking on bus rates,
always welcome. Please email social@lake-
lands.org with any ideas or suggestions for
committee update By Beverly Frey, EBC Chair but residents are encouraged to carpool.
The cost to join the fun is:
future events. The committee meets
monthly on the fourth Tuesday from 7pm
T
Prices - 9pm in the 2nd floor conference room at
he EBC would like to thank everyone is beginning the process of choosing areas $5.75 adults (regularly $8.00) the Clubhouse. No invitation is required
who helped to make the Community for the next phase of the landscaping plan. $3.75 kids 6-12, seniors 60+ (regularly as your ideas and support is always appre-
Clean-Up Day a success. To the To inform the community of future plans, $5.00) under 5 free ciated. L
moms and dads with children, to the stu- there will be an open forum scheduled in
dents who earned community service the fall to provide homeowners the oppor-
hours, to the folks who waded through tunity to discuss the plans and comment
Lake Varuna, to the residents who cleared on proposed changes.
trees and brush…thank you! Your hard The EBC also intends to scan and
work is appreciated. post the landscape plans on the
Volunteers removed bags of trash from Lakelands website for all to review.
the trails and truckloads of brush and inva- Further information will be forthcoming.
sive plants from the woods. In addition, The Environmental and Beautification
volunteers planted trees and shrubs, which Committee is open to suggestions and com-
will certainly help enhance the communi- ments from all homeowners. Meetings are
ty. Thank you to the City of Gaithersburg scheduled for the third Wednesday of each
for providing the plants, equipment, and month at 7:00 pm at the clubhouse, and
trucking away all that debris! agendas and meeting minutes are posted on
As summer approaches, the EBC con- the Lakelands website. Send questions and
tinues with its agenda. Work is currently concerns to the community manager at 240-
underway at the Kersten Street Tot Lot and 631-8338 or to the EBC at bafpff@aol.com.
will soon begin work at Chestnut Hill Park. Committee volunteers spend many
Residents in these areas have been notified hours being involved and making decisions
of the impending changes. Plans are avail- that affect life in Lakelands. Your input is
able for review at the management office in important to the success of this committee.
the Lakelands Clubhouse. The committee We hope to see you at the next meeting! L
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June 2005 The Lakelands Leader 7
Japanese Beetle Management
By Deborah Smith-Fiola, Landscape IPM Enterprises
These traps work
very well in attract-
ing beetles to your
yard. In fact, they
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attract more bee-
akelands looks beautiful in the some steps to take to develop your person- sis, cornflower, daisies, dogwood (flower- tles to your proper-
ty than may nor-
spring. Flowers, shade trees, and lush al battle plan this month: ing), dusty-miller, euonymus, false cypress-
mally be there! So
vegetation draw you outdoors like a es, firs, forget-me-not, forsythia, foxglove, there is a net
magnet on warm, sunny days. But just 1. Inventory your landscape plants. hemlock, hollies, hydrangeas, junipers, increase in both
beneath that lovely landscape façade lies kale (ornamental), lilacs, lilies, magnolias, plant damage and
waiting an old foe — the Japanese beetle. 2. Plant plants unattractive to Japanese maple (red or silver only), mulberry, nas- the number of bee-
The six-legged adversary that attacked last Beetles turtium, oaks (red and white only), pines, tles in your yard.
year has yet to make an appearance, but poppies, snapdragon, snowberry, speed-
don’t be lulled into denial – it will be back. Consider replanting (where practical) well, sweet pea, sweet-William, tuliptree,
The Japanese beetle can be a serious with Japanese beetle resistant plants. violets and pansy, or yews (taxus).
problem in turf as a grub, and on shade Adults do not like to feed on the following:
trees, flowers and vegetables. Historically, ageratum, arborvitae, ash, baby’s breath, 3. Choose your lawn seed carefully.
the beetles will decimate the area for a few garden balsam, begonia, bleeding heart,
years and then populations will decline. boxwood, buttercups, caladium, carna- If you are overseeding your lawn, dou-
What can you do to prevent the damage tions, Chinese lantern plant, cockscomb, ble check the label on the bag for the spe-
that occurred last year? The following are columbine, coralbells, coralberry, coreop- cific type of turfgrass seed you plan to use.
Different turfgrasses have different toler-
Cross Green Condo News
ance levels to Japanese beetle grubs. Tall
fescue is the most grub tolerant turfgrass
species. Perennial ryegrass is the least tol-
erant. Kentucky bluegrass may be
Annual another couple of volunteers for upcom-
ing board vacancies. Whether you are
attacked, yet will recover from grub dam-
age the fastest.
Meeting interested in volunteering, have ques-
tions about repairs and/or maintenance, 4. Practice good lawn management (e.g.
Reminder
By Donna Hanner,
or want an update on various associa-
tion issues, please join us for an hour or
two on the 16th. If you cannot be there,
proper irrigation, fertilization, mowing).
Doing so will result in a vigorous lawn
Cross Green Condominium President be sure to fill out and sign the meeting that has a deep, extensive root system. A
proxy that everyone will be receiving in vigorous lawn can tolerate higher grub
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the mail a few weeks prior. densities without showing damage. feeding on turf grass roots. By mid May
he Cross Green Condominium If you have any questions or want to grubs actually stop feeding as they pupate
Annual Meeting will be held on be sure your comments are discussed at 5. Hold off on grub control this month. (e.g. start becoming adult beetles).
Saturday, July 16, 2005, at 1:00 the meeting, please call property manag- Grubs are very difficult to kill at this
p.m. on the “grassy knoll” at the bend er, Glenn Loveland at Abaris Realty Presently, the grub stage of the Japanese time of year. Unless conditions are perfect,
in Main Street between #659 and #705. (301) 468-8919 x206. We look forward beetle is active. Late stage, large, fat grubs insecticidal control will only be fair. It’s
It is not an election year, but we do need to seeing you there. L have over wintered in the soil and are now best to wait until later in the summer to
8 The Lakelands Leader June 2005
control grubs. Additionally, turf damage Imidacloprid (sold over the counter as cally treated foliage. of the beetles that the traps attract actually
at this time of year only occurs under Bayer Advanced Tree & Shrub Other common, traditional adult go into the trap. In their wake is a net
exceptionally warm and dry conditions. Concentrate). This is a soil application Japanese beetle insecticides will work best increase in both plant damage and the
that needs to be made approximately 20- next month (come June/July), when the number of beetles in your yard.
6. Plan ahead for adult beetle control. 30 days before anticipated Japanese beetle majority of adult beetles are active. Disclaimer: Pesticide recommenda-
adult activity (e.g. apply by mid May). The tions are subject to change at any time.
Adult Japanese beetles normally appear liquid product is mixed and applied to the 9. Do NOT use Japanese beetle traps. These recommendations are provided only
by mid June. However, the timing of adult soil around trees and shrubs. (Note: follow as a guide. It is always the pesticide appli-
beetle activity depends upon the weather. label directions. Locate the application The traps work very well in attracting cator’s responsibility, by law, to read and
Last spring, for example, the warm weather outside of the drip line of the tree). Follow beetles to your yard. In fact, they attract follow all current label directions for the
pushed the beetles to emerge earlier (by the the treatment with irrigation to wash it more beetles to your property than may specific pesticide being used. No endorse-
last week of May- about three weeks early). into the soil, where it will be uptaken by normally be there! Those who set up traps ment is intended for products mentioned,
It is important to kill adults as soon as the plant roots. The product is then will find that more beetles will feed on nor is criticism meant for products not
they are seen. Why? Keep in mind some translocated to the plant foliage, where it your plants on their way to the trap. mentioned. Landscape IPM Enterprises
beetle biology facts: remains for many weeks. Adult Japanese Also consider the fact that research in assumes no liability resulting from the use
a) Adult Japanese beetles are attracted to beetles are killed feeding on the systemi- Kentucky has found that only about 54% of these recommendations. L
damaged foliage. They actually zero in on dam-
aged leaves and then cause more damage.
b) Adult Japanese beetles are attracted to
each other. In other words, they prefer to feed
Kentlands and Lakelands Youth Summer Basketball
Sign Up Now and Let the Summer Games Begin
with companions, in groups.
Circumvent both of these beetle rou- By Walt Ellenberger
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tines by hand picking off any initial leaf
damage that you notice, and by hand pick- ust off those high tops, pull out the July (Sunday July 10th, 17th, Kentlands basketball court.
ing off the first beetles noticed. Doing so sunscreen, and start practicing 24th and 31st). The league Everyone signed up for the
can prevent this group congregation behav- those in-your-face, highlights-at- will end on Sunday July 31st summer league is invited to
ior, which results in damage to your plants. 11:00 playground moves that will make with a playoff tournament attend in order to participate
Not excited about touching beetles? you this summer’s neighborhood BBall leg- and picnic celebration spon- in the skill clinic to assess
Hold a coffee can (with an inch or so of end. It is time once again for the sored by Giuseppi’s Pizza participants for team place-
soapy water or rubbing alcohol in it) under Kentlands and Lakelands Youth Summer and Whole Foods Market, ment. We will also have
a branch and shake. When disturbed, the Basketball. Just think Charles Lee Jr. of rain date will be Labor Day. some fun with prizes and
beetles fold their legs and drop into con- Bucknell and March Madness fame All information (rules, surprises for the event.
tainer. Monitoring and removing adult refined his skills on the same court and coach & team assignment, Questions? Call the
beetles daily in this fashion will signifi- coached in the same summer league pro- schedule, standings, action “Commissioners,” Walt
cantly reduce damage to your personal gram that you can be a part of. shots and weather delays) Ellenberger (240) 401-
landscape. Even if you can only commit to First order of business is to sign up will be communicated 4387, Dave Bitonti (301)
daily beetle removal during late May/June, online www.kentlandsbball.com or at your through the basketball web The summer season of 963-4276 or Gil Price
you should see a reduction in Japanese bee- respective Clubhouses with your activities site and/or coaching staff. Kentlands/Lakelands Youth (301) 947-1290
tles on your property. director. Sign up deadline is June 17th. All games are played at the Basketball will “tip-off” June 26th. We will see you on the
This program is for Kentlands and Kentlands Clubhouse bas- courts. We will be the ones
7. Consider treating preventatively for Lakelands residents only, girls and boys ages ketball court and our phi- in our vintage red Chuck
adult beetles on susceptible trees and 8 through 15. The venue will be a 3 on 3- losophy is teamwork, good sportsmanship, Taylor high tops.
shrubs. playground basketball league broken down and summer-time fun. The Kentlands & Lakelands Youth
by age group teams (boys 8-10, girls 8-10 and This year we will get things tipped of with Basketball team is an independent organi-
8. Only one insecticide product should coed 11-15). Each team will be assigned a a skills assessment clinic which will be held on zation for Kentlands and Lakelands resi-
coach and will play two games in their age Sunday, June 26th, from 1:00-3:00 at the dents. L
be applied in June targeting adult
group each Sunday afternoon starting July
Japanese beetles: 10th and running through the month of
June 2005 The Lakelands Leader 9
LAKELANDS ADULTS:
DUST OFF THOSE
GOGGLES!
By Bryan Jack
T oo old for the Lakelands
Lionfish Swim Team but looking
for an opportunity to improve
your swimming technique? Well, we
have just the class for you!
Assistant Head Coach of the
Lakelands Lionfish Swim Team,
Bryan Jack, will be conducting a six-
week clinic for adults who wish to
improve their technique and/or
endurance. This
class is designed
to accommo-
date all skill lev-
els; from those
students who
are deep water
adjusted and
who can use a
kick and arm
stroke for five
yards, to those advanced students who
wish to further refine technical skills
and learn to develop their own condi-
tioning program.
The clinic will begin on June 20
and will meet every Monday and
Thursday evening from 7:00-8:00
p.m. for six weeks. The cost for 12 ses-
sions is only $84.00 and enrollment is
limited to the first 12 students who
register. If you are interested, call
Bryan Jack at 301-758-5786. L
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LAKELANDS LIONFISH LAKELANDS LIONFISH SWIM RELAY CARNIVAL WINDOW Way to go Lionfish! (l-r) Jen Coulson,
TEAM MEETS June 26 - July 10, 2005 Denise McGovern, Sandy Krems and
SWIM TEAM 2005 June 11, 2005 (Saturday) Location and Time TBA Jaymie Krems couldn’t resist showing off
Schedule Time Trials, Lakelands Competition Pool their Lionfish “spirit-ware” during swim
WarmUps - 8:00 a.m. June 29, 2005 (Wednesday)
Practice Schedule team registration in April.
Time Trials Start - 9: a.m. “B” meet at home v. Clopper Mill
June 1 - June 17 Lakelands Warm Up - 5:00 p.m. July 23, 2005 (Saturday)
Monday through Friday: June 18, 2005 (Saturday) Meet Start - 6:00 p.m. Divisional Championship Meet
4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Pre-Team “A” meet at home v. Location and Time TBA
4:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m. 10 and under July 2, 2005 (Saturday)
Washingtonian Woods “A” meet away v. Eldwick July 13, 2005 (Wednesday)
5:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 11 and over Lakelands Warm Up - 8:00 a.m. July 30, 2005 (Saturday)
Lakelands Warm Up - 8:30 a.m. “B” meet away v. Wildwood
Meet Start - 9:00 a.m. Lakelands Warm Up - 5:30 p.m. MCSL All Star Relays
June 20 - July 22 Meet Start - 9:00 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: Meet Start - 6:00 p.m.
June 22, 2005 (Wednesday) July 6, 2005 (Wednesday) July 31, 2005 (Sunday)
4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Pre-Team “B” meet at home v. Rockville July 16, 2005 (Saturday) MCSL All Star Individuals
“B” meet away v. Washingtonian Woods
4:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m. 10 and under Lakelands Warm Up - 5:00 p.m. “A” meet away v. Glenmont
Lakelands Warm Up - 5:30 p.m.
5:45 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 11 and over Meet Start - 6:00 p.m. Lakelands Warm Up - 8:30 a.m. In addition to the aforementioned “A”
Meet Start - 6:00 p.m.
Meet Start - 9:00 .m. and “B” meets, Lakelands will once again
Wednesday (June 22- July 20): June 25, 2005 (Saturday) be participating in the Annual
July 9, 2005 (Saturday) July 20, 2005 (Wednesday) Darnestown Demon Derby Mini Meet.
8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. 11 and over “A” meet away v. Norbeck Grove “A” meet home v. Plantations “B” meet home v. Damascus Date and time TBA. Lakelands will also
9:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 10 and under Lakelands Warm Up - 8:30 a.m. Lakelands Warm Up - 8:00 a.m. Lakelands WarmUp - 5:00 p.m. be hosting a PreTeam Follies “meet” near
11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Pre-Team Meet Start - 9:00 a.m. Meet Start - 9:00 a.m. Meet Start - 6:00 p.m. the end of the swim season. L
June 2005 The Lakelands Leader 11
Drapery Depot Five Guys Appearing
Now Open this Summer
Drapery Depot is now opened at 208 The burgers at Five Guys Burgers and
Main Street. Step on in and find high-qual- Fries have been voted the #1 burger for five
ity, ready-made silk draperies. Partners consecutive years by Washingtonian read-
Jane Zhao and Dao Zhou, did a lot of ers. This summer you’ll be able to get one
research and selected nine very high-quali- of those burgers right here in the
ty, heavy silks made specifically for them in Kentlands Market Square. According to
China. Customers can choose from Todd Stallings of Pyramid Enterprises, Five
designs with pinch pleats, grommets, gob- Guys will be located at 653 Centerpoint
let pleats, banding and more. Way, next to Star Diner. Five Guys will
Zhao and Zhou can help from start to occupy the front half of the building which
By Gina Dropik faces the Last Mango. Stallings said, “We
are projecting a mid-summer opening if all
goes well.” The original Five Guys opened
Late-Breaking was briefed at its April 28 meeting on plans in 1986 in Arlington, when Jim Murrell, a
Market Square News for the Corridor Cities Transitway (CCT) and
a Market Square/Kentlands Commercial
life-insurance salesman, gave his young
sons the choice of going to college or start-
By Richard L. Arkin District charrette. The House of ing a hamburger business. The guys chose
M
Representatives has added funding for initial Drapery Depot is sure to have just the perfect fit the hamburger business. Together with his
arket Square Plaza: The City of design and engineering of the CCT to this for your home in their showroom. four sons (thus the name Five Guys) he
Gaithersburg’s plans for convert- year’s comprehensive highway and transit bill. opened their first restaurant and the rest is
ing the old Kentlands Ice Rink The bill has passed the House and is now finish, including a free in-house consulta-
into a multi-use public open space in before the Senate for action. tion, help selecting fabric, measuring,
Kentlands Market Square are moving for- The Committee was also told that a installing, and even cleaning and mainte-
ward, according to City officials who met charrette for the Market Square/Kentlands nance of your new draperies. All draperies
April 28 with the Market Square Advisory Commercial District is being penciled-in are made with three layers and feature dou-
Committee at the Lakelands Clubhouse. for spring 2006. The Beatty Companies ble-turned hems, weights on every corner,
About $250,000 is expected to be budget- have already committed to participate and and blind stitching. Jane explained that history. The menu is simple – hamburgers
ed in the upcoming fiscal year for the reha- the City is talking with the other major because they fabricate their own products (with your choice of toppings), hot dogs
bilitation project, they said. property owners about their participation. they can offer them for fifty percent less and fries. You place your order at the
The City intends to remove the old ice than retail stores. In many cases you will be counter, pay and eat some peanuts while
rink and turn the space into a “magnet” for New Market Street Tenants: able to take your draperies home with you you wait. Your meal is handed to you in a
the community; the officials said. It will Construction is now underway for the the same day. They also offer a selection of brown paper bag, the burger wrapped in
serve as an appropriate centerpiece for the retail tenant spaces in the Saul Centers’ fabrics in which to make custom sheers. aluminum foil. Then you sit down and eat
Kentlands/Lakelands commercial district new “Kentlands Place” building on Market Dao explained that they use plenty of fabric the burger that critics all over the region
and will be an asset to the public who will Street extended. Future tenants include: an in their draperies which makes them fuller have been raving about for years. The
use it and the surrounding businesses. Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon & Spa than those you’d find elsewhere. And if Murrells started franchising two years ago
The City presentation, which was led by (4,000 sq.ft.) at 62 Market Street, Fleet they have extra fabric left over they’ll be and went from five locations to 45 in eight-
City Council members Geri Edens and John Feet shoes (1,410 sq.ft) at 68 Market Street, happy to make matching pillows. The een months. Five Guys are showing up all
Schlichting, Director of Planning and Code Hot Breads Bakery (1,379 sq. ft.) at 70 Drapery Depot also offers a large selection along the eastern seaboard, from North
Administration Greg Ossont, and Director of Market Street, the Caspian Cafe restaurant of hardware and accessories, such as tassels, Carolina to Delaware. Stallings said,
Parks, Recreation, and Culture Michelle (2,564 sq. ft.) at 72 Market Street, LA Day finials, rods, tie backs and brackets and fif- “We’re really excited about this location. I
McGleish, focused on “place-building.” They Spa (1,429 sq.ft.) at 78 Market Street, teen percent off Hunter Douglas, Graeber think it’s going to be great, especially in the
were seeking input from the two-dozen people Jerry’s Subs and Pizza restaurant (1,408 and Levelor shades and blinds. summer.” L
assembled on improving the space. sq.ft.) at 80 Market Street, and Bonefish
Mark DePoe, the City’s Director of Grill seafood and steak restaurant (5,000
Long-Range Planning, distributed a publi- sq.ft.) at 82 Market Street. Office tenants
cation called “What Makes a Successful at 60 Market Street include: Dr. Jon M.
Place?” from the Project for Public Spaces. Sherman DPM, Morris Architects, AMG
He led the group in a brainstorming ses- Communications, Dr. Greg Swistak,
sion. The session focused on four ele- Washington Savings Bank FSB, Rent
ments, (1) each participant’s overall vision Control Consultants, Dr. Chitra Ghafari
for use of the public space, (2) listing of DDS, TRSG Inc., Lathrop Travel LLC,
desirable uses, (3) listing of undesirable and Benefit Planning Group.)
uses, and (4) where good comparable pub-
lic spaces have already been developed.
There seemed to be a consensus that Tickle Your Palette
the new space should be a central gather-
ing place for the communities. It was Festival Returns for
agreed that greenery and well-designed
street furniture, as well as a focal point or
6th Year
structure was important. The space should The 6th annual Tickle Your Palette festi-
have comfortable seating, shelter if possi- val will be returning to Kentlands Market
ble, and should encourage gathering, Square on Sunday, June 5, 2005 from
lounging, easy conversation, and human 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fun-filled fam-
interaction, as well as being good for con- ily event is sure to be bigger and better than
certs, performances, and other pro- ever. The festival will feature a variety of
grammed public events. The most negative street vendors, local works of art on display,
use in the minds of most participants was wine tastings from vineyards, live music
skateboarding. Examples given of good and entertainment from local bands, food
spaces included Washington and Union booths and more. There is sure to be plen-
Square Parks in New York, Rittenhouse ty of fun things to do for the whole family
Square in Philadelphia, and the lakeside including the kids. Parking will be limited
spaces at Rio in Gaithersburg. and many streets in Market Square will be
City representatives said they would be closed down to allow for the safety of pedes-
meeting with planners prior to publishing trian traffic. If you are planning to drive to
a request for design proposals and would the event, you may want to consider park-
be meeting again soon with the committee, ing across the street in the Lowes/K-Mart
with the Kentlands and Lakelands com- lots. All proceeds from booth sales will be
munity and business associations, and with donated to the Juvenile Diabetes
other interested groups. Association. The festival is sponsored
by merchants in Market Square and the
CCT and Charrette: Beatty Management Corporation. For
The Market Square Advisory Committee more information please call 301-987-8711.
12 The Lakelands Leader June 2005
Lakelands Tennis Social 2005
who’s news
Happy Birthday!!
Happy birthday to Reagan Ambrose of Still Creek
Lane! Reagan will celebrate her 2nd birthday on June
20th with a birthday party of family and friends. We
hope you get lots of presents Reagan and don’t forget
to enjoy that cake and ice cream.
Happy 2nd birthday
to Kylie Shea Parker
of Clayhall Street.
Kylie will celebrate her birthday at a pool party at her
grandparents home in Bethesda with family and
friends, including her Uncle Sean, also a Lakelands
resident. Have a great day Kylie!
It’s A Boy!
Congratulations to Umang and Sara
Modi of Market Street East upon the birth
of their first child, bouncing baby boy,
Kiran Isaac Modi. Kiran made his debut
Photos courtesy: Brian Fankhouser
on February 3, 2005 weighing 7 lbs 14 oz
and 20 ½ inches long. We congratulate the
Modi’s and welcome baby Kiran to
Lakelands.
Lakelands Graduates!
Congratulations to Lakelands graduate Crystel Corinne
Stewart of Cross Green Street. Crystel will be graduating from
Clockwise from top: These Lakelanders came out to enjoy the tennis social at the courts on May 22. Quince Orchard High School on Monday, June 6. Crystel will
Serve it up! This Lakelands youngster has all the right tennis moves! be attending the University of Maryland, College Park in the
It’s never too early to learn to play tennis! The Lakelands “Juniors” pose for a photo at the tennis social.
fall. In addition to being accepted at U of MD., Crystel’s par-
ents are proud to point out that she was accepted to every col-
City of Gaithersburg Hosts Council in the lege she applied to (Drexel University in Philadelphia,
Simmons College and Northeastern University in Boston,
Communities Meeting Univ. of Maryland, Baltimore County and North Carolina
A&T). Crystel is interested in the fashion industry and has plans to
Lakelands Residents Attend to Voice Concerns own and operate her own fashion boutique — perhaps in NYC!!!
By Andrea Escher Congratulations Crystel, way to go!
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Congratulations to Wes Adams of Lake Varuna Mews who
he City of Gaithersburg hosted a one such citation will be heard in District will graduate from Quince Orchard High in June. He will be
Council in the Communities meeting Court later this month. attending Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle in the fall to
in Lakelands on May 25, 2005. More Neighborhood Services Director Kevin continue his studies in Jazz Guitar. L
than fifty residents gathered to seek answers to Roman reported City Code Enforcement
the many hot topics surrounding life within Inspectors regularly patrol the inside trash Calling all Lakelands graduates! The Lakelands Leader would like to feature your preschool, kindergarten,
elementary, middle, high school and college graduates. To submit your graduate in next month’s edition of
Gaithersburg. Conducted as an open-forum, receptacle on Center Point Way as well as the Lakelands Leader, please email leader@lakelands.org or call 301-519-1678.
Mayor Sidney Katz, City Council Members, other trash dumpsters within Market
and staff representatives of the numerous City Square. Roman says citations are issued on 5:00 p.m. Lakelands Park Middle School will be installed as well as speed humps,”
Departments were in attendance. a regular basis for restaurant and store own- will have use of the fields for intramural said Ossont.
Lakelanders posed questions regarding ers who do not dispose of trash properly school activities. From 5:00 p.m. to 9:15 Lakelands residents are always eager to
the status of issues all over Gaithersburg, and power wash the sidewalks as needed. p.m. the City of Gaithersburg will host request the City put in traffic calming
including the problem of overcrowding at City Parks, Recreation and Culture their City sponsored sports programs. measures; however, the City reminded res-
Photo courtesy: Debbie Durham
Shady Grove Hospital, and the future of Director Michele McGleish advised resi- The park will also be in use on week- idents any request for traffic calming
the Satellite Germantown Emergency dents the Lakelands Park Dedication ends! Saturday’s from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 devices such as STOP signs, 4-way stops,
Room facility. Residents also suggested the and speed humps will only be considered
City work closer with Montgomery County if a letter is sent to the City Traffic
to address traffic concerns on State high- Engineer by the Lakelands Board of
ways and the timing of traffic lights. Directors requesting such changes.
The Market Square Shopping Center is As the meeting winded down, Mayor
always a widely discussed topic. Residents Sidney Katz stated Lakelands will continue
commented on continuous trash build-up Members of the City of Gaithersburg staff, City Council and Mayor Katz to be a particular area of interest for the
and noise disturbances from the Last spoke with Lakelands residents on May 22, 2005. City, especially with the opening of
Mango Restaurant on Center Point Way. Lakelands Park, the future Aquatic Center
Other residents advised the City the Last Ceremony will be held on June 18, 2005. p.m. and Sunday’s from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 and the possible future re-development of
Mango is still operating as a “Smoking” Festivities will include a softball tourna- p.m. The ball field lights will be turned off the Global Exchange/National Geographic
environment. Despite the City’s “No ment, family-games, and more. She also stat- by 9:45 p.m. each night. property on Main Street.
Smoking’ in restaurants ban, eyewitnesses ed the ball fields will not be programmed The park site proved to be a topic of The meeting proved to be an informa-
stated the Last Mango is continuing to until this September. “We want the fields to interest for many neighbors, but speeding tive session for all in attendance. The
allow restaurant patrons to smoke on the sit dormant this summer, but we will begin was another issue raised by residents. Lakelands Board of Directors would like
upper level dining area. City of programming the fields for fall activities on Ossont advised Lakelanders street resurfac- the thank the City of Gaithersburg staff,
Gaithersburg Planning and Code Director September 12,” said McGleish. ing and paving projects will take place on Mayor and Council for taking time out of
Greg Ossont stated the Last Mango has Once the fall arrives, the fields will be Main Street once construction is complet- their busy schedules to meet with resi-
been under surveillance on several occa- used during the day on weekdays by ed on the school. “To help decrease speed- dents. As always, for questions or concerns
sions for violating the City Ordinance and Lakelands Park Middle School students. ing on Main Street near Lakelands Park regarding the City of Gaithersburg, con-
citations were issued to the Last Mango, Also weekdays afteroons from 3:00 p.m. to and the Middle School raised crosswalks tact City Hall at 301-258-6310. L
June 2005 The Lakelands Leader 13
Kentlands House and Garden Tour ment activities and will also benefit cottages, and rental homes. Each is unique
Hospice Caring, Inc. of Montgomery and offers both traditional and contempo-
By Judy Hubbard & Liz Helgerson County. rary living. The Gardens Apartments offer
T
The eight homes and gardens on the rentals for seniors, while live-work units
he Kentlands community will host its Kentlands Community Foundation and tour provide a representative sample of offer an opportunity for owners to com-
fourth Kentlands House and Garden Kentlands Garden Club jointly sponsor homes in the neighborhood, including sin- bine personal and work space.
Tour on June 11, 2005, from 11:00 the event. Proceeds will support their gle-family homes, a town home, a cottage, Kentlands also has a number of office
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., rain or shine. The community beautification and develop- a condominium, as well as variety of gar- and commercial developments, with more
den styles. Visitors will have an opportu- being planned.
nity to see beautifully designed and deco- Exhibits and artist studios at the historic
rated homes that will appeal to lovers of Gaithersburg Arts Barn exhibits will be
both modern and historic styles. open to the public during the event. In
This will also be an excellent opportu- addition, buses will be available at designat-
nity to explore the
Kentlands communi-
ty, which is the largest
and best known of
American neighbor-
hoods developed in
accordance with the
principles of new
urbanism. Tour par-
ticipants will experi-
ence first hand the
pleasures of walking
through a community
designed more for
people than for cars.
What is now Lakelands residents are invited to tour a parade of homes and gardens in
known as Kentlands Kentlands on June 11, 2005.
was at one time the
dream of Joseph Alfandre who began to ed points within the Kentlands to transport
work with land planners Andres Duany visitors from one site to another. Several
and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. Duany and parking areas will also be designated.
Plater-Zyberk had already worked on Tickets may be purchased in advance for
Seaside—a neotraditional city in Florida. $12 online at www.kentlands.org or at the fol-
Alfandre hoped not only to make good use lowing Kentlands locations: Coldwell Banker
of the land, but also to maintain the charm – Kentlands, England Custom Furniture
created by its former owner, Otis Beall Direct, Long & Foster – Kentlands, Main
Kent. With a groundbreaking ceremony in Street Home and Garden, O’Donnell’s
1989, the Kentlands project was underway. Restaurant, Kentlands Clubhouse, and the
Sixteen years later, Kentlands is a thriv- Gaithersburg Arts Barn.
ing community popular for its shopping, The day of the tour, tickets will be avail-
restaurants, lovely homes and gardens and able for $15 at the Kentlands Carriage
desirable style of living. It offers a variety of House, the Kentlands Clubhouse, on the
residences—single family homes, town- Tour Bus, or in the Lobby at 120 Chevy
homes, carriage houses, condominiums, Chase Street. L
14 The Lakelands Leader June 2005
Hairspray Tickets Upcoming Events
Coming Attractions!
Produced by the
Now Available to All Lakelands
Lakelands Residents! Social Committee
TICKETS FOR HAIRSPRAY (the musical)
Sunday, August 14
7:30 p.m.
The Kennedy Center
June 2005
J oin your friends and neighbors on
• June 10th Lakelands
Sunday, August 14, 2005 as Lakelanders Singles Night
head to the Kennedy Center to enjoy an Clubhouse: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
evening of Hairspray (the musical). This event
is now open to all Lakelands residents! Whole Foods Market will provide
A group discount for tickets have been pur- delicious samplings from its catering
chased with seats in Center Orchestra, rows 4 line, and we’ll supply the beer and
& 5. A minimum of 20 Lakelands residents is
needed to attend. Interested residents should wine. Get to know some of your
contact Leslie Weightman at neighbors and have a great time. The
llweightman@comcast.net or call 301-258-
1058 to purchase tickets.
deadline to RSVP for this event is
Checks should be made payable to Leslie June 6. Register today by calling the
Weightman in the amount of $77.21 per tick- Lakelands Clubhouse at 240-631-
et and should be delivered to the Lakelands
Clubhouse or 702 Turtle Pond Lane. Please 8338.
call Leslie before you bring the checks to her
July 2005
home or if you have any questions.
Hairspray (the musical) is the winner of
eight 2003 Tony Awards®, including Best
Musical. As the New York Times says, “If life were everything it should be, it would be
more like Hairspray. It’s irresistible!”L
• July 4th Annual
Breakfast
Looking for Family Footcare? 9:00a.m. This event has become a tra-
We’re now in your neighborhood! dition as Lakelands residents meet in
the green area adjoining the basket-
ball court and munch on bagels,
doughnuts, coffee and juice. We
hope that we’ll see you there! In case
of rain, we’ll head to the Clubhouse
Green Room. Free admission.
• July 4th Party
12:00 – 4:00p.m. You’ll want to be
Montgomery Foot and Ankle Associates, LLC poolside for this event. Egan
Barbecuers will be on-site again to
provide great BBQ. We have some
Adam K. Spector, DPM great music planned and lots of enter-
tainment throughout the afternoon.
Herman R. Zarate, DPM The event will be held rain or shine.
In the event of rain, we’ll still have the
Sharon T. Siebold, DPM food and fun in the Clubhouse! Free
admission, (pool pass required).
Food service begins at noon until
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June 2005 The Lakelands Leader 15
daytripper By Genie Tillisch
Germantown You have no doubt heard of Black
Rock, but if you have not ventured out to
Landscapes by Lisa Egeli.” Egeli’s oil paint-
ings of wild and dramatic places from
Gem
see what all the excitement is about, there Alaska to Kauai to Maryland’s Eastern
is no time like the present. Black Rock’s shore demonstrate her ability to capture
$10 million facility at 12901 Town intimate experiences from the natural
D
Commons Drive, near the intersection of world. Beginning June 8th, the wire sculp-
o you feel you should take in more MD 118 and Middlebrook Road, offers ture (“Flotsam and Jetsam”) of R.L. Croft
culture, spend some time with the something for anyone who has even the and the fiber art of Elizabeth Morisette will
arts, or perhaps expand your own slightest interest in the wide-ranging field go on view. Then starting July 13th, the
creative potential? If you are a parent soc- of art. The Center includes a large muse- gallery will feature a variety of media from
cer fields and swim teams provide undeni- um quality gallery for the fine arts, three artists in the Hyattstown Mill Arts Project,
able benefits to growing youngsters, but art classrooms, a dance studio, a 150-seat which “advocates a nature-based study of
Photo courtesy: Genie Tillisch
you are also charged with exposing your multi-purpose theater, a 210-seat prosceni- the Arts.”
kids to the fine and performing arts. um theater, and an outdoor stage. The
Moreover, despite your best intentions, is soaring lobby welcomes visitors to the Perhaps you would prefer to take a class
it possible that the long anticipated trip to 34,000 square foot structure with easy once a week to enhance, brush-up, or
the Kennedy Center has not yet material- entry from both front and rear of the begin a new mode of your own artistic
ized? Never fear, Montgomery County has building. expression. Black Rock offers fine and per-
a cultural jewel conveniently located in formance art education for all ages.
Germantown Town Center, and it is called On exhibit in the gallery through June Creative arts classes from pre-K to adult
Black Rock Center for the Arts. 3rd is “The Long View: Recent begin June 20th and run through August A young thespian plays a Greek muse at Black Rock
5th. Center for the Arts summer camp.
Dance opportunities include Creative nary approach to the arts that will have
Movement (ages 3-5 and 6-8) Ballet/Tap your young Leonardo da Lakelands paint-
(grades K-2), Musical Theater Dance ing, dancing, singing, and orating the sum-
(grades K-2, 6-8, and 9-adult), Ballet mer away.
Repertory (grades 6-12), Hip Hop (grades
6-8), Rhythmic Tap (grades 6-8), Urban Adventures in the Arts for kids ages 3-4
Funk (grade 9–adult), Beginning Ballet and 5-6 is a half-day program that includes
(adults), and Advanced Beginning Ballet the visual arts, music, theater, and dance.
(adults). Each one-week adventure focuses on a
theme such as “colors,” “sticky,” “shiny,”
Other performance classes include or “hot and cold” for the younger set and
Creative Drama (ages 3-5, grades 1-2 and 3- “family,” “animals,” “bebop and boogie,”
5), Guitar (grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and adults), and “our amazing earth” for the older.
and Joy of Singing (grades 6-12 and adults). Adventures cost $80-$110.
Fine arts classes offered are Drawing in
Nature, Developing Painting Style, Oil Arts Camps for grades 2-8 are full day
painting, and Watercolor Painting and sessions from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Each of the
Design (all for grade 9-adult). Classes range three two-week camps are individually
10% off next visit. Limit one per family. in price from $36 to $252 depending on themed: “Tales of Old,” “Arabian Nights,”
Expires August 31, 2005. subject and number of sessions. and “Fractured Fairy Tales.” Black Rock’s
trained professionals take the campers and
Also available for children and teens are produce an original performance plus an
week-long workshops with selections such art exhibit at the end of the two weeks.
as Animal Art, Creating with Paint, Parents, siblings, and friends are invited to
Magical Mosaics, 3-D Madness, Mystery of view the incredibly professional result,
Myth, Miniature Sculptures, Photo Art, which is performed in the spectacular
and Bookmakers. One-day workshops proscenium theater with its state-of-the-art
geared towards adults will focus on lighting and acoustics. If you want your
Acrylics from A-Z and Hairpin Laces child to have a true theater experience,
(fourchetting). Workshops cost between Black Rock offers one of the best, and the
$40 and $125. two-week camps are a bargain at $410.
Summer camp at Black Rock may be For more information on Black Rock Center
the best thing your budding artist ever for the Arts, please visit www.blackrockcenter.org
tried. These programs offer a multidiscipli- or call 301-528-2260. L
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assignmenteducation
Quince Orchard Middle Students who live within 1½ miles of larity. “We already have 55 kids signed up says, “We have a great partnership with the
School #2 83% Completed the school will be considered walkers. All for Chinese,” said Sacco. city and a very strong staff.” Look to this col-
others will be bused. Students will be Currently the majority of the profes- umn each month for progress on the school.
By Gina Dropik allowed to ride their bikes to school, but sional staff has been hired. From over 300
C
must wear helmets. There will be a desig- applications, approximately thirty teaching Rachel Carson
onstruction of Quince Orchard nated parent drop-off area. The school day and counseling positions have been filled.
Middle School #2 in Lakelands is on will start at 7:50 a.m. and end at 2:40 p.m. Sacco explained that all staff has been Celebrates the Arts!
schedule and is currently 83 percent Students will rotate through seven, 48- hired from within the county and deci- Don’t miss Rachel Carson’s “Celebrate
complete, according to Joseph Sacco, minute periods each day. Two 30-minute sions were made based on interviews and the Arts” program on Monday, June 6,
Principal. “I have no doubt the school will lunch periods will be held, one for sixth classroom observations of the applicants. starting at 6:30 p.m. The students have
open on time,” he said. When it opens on graders and one for seventh graders. By the first or second week of August, been working hard, producing wonderful
August 29th approximately 575 sixth and Lunch choices will include the standard the building should be ready for occupa- artwork and beautiful music. Come see
seventh graders will make up the student MCPS lunch menu, as well as a salad bar, tion. A Student Orientation is tentatively your children’s artwork, and enjoy our
body. They will be coming from Rachel and Al A Carte items such as Boardwalk planned for August 25th. “This will give choral and instrumental music concert.
Carson, Diamond, Darnestown, and Fries. Water and juices will be available students an opportunity to tour the school The spring concert will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Brown Station Elementary Schools; from vending machines. and get their schedules,” said Sacco. When the concert is over, please continue
Ridgeview and Kingsview Middle Schools; Part of each student’s day will be a twen- The excitement over the new school is to walk through our building to observe
and Longview School. There will be no ty-minute advisory period. During this building for students, parents, and staff. Sacco the art displays. L
eighth grade class until the 2006-2007 time students will be able to see teachers
school year. Students and families were for extra help, talk to counselors, prepare
able to vote for their choice of school col-
ors and mascots on-line at the school’s
for standardized tests, work on organiza-
tion skills, and Drop Everything And Read Empty Nesters Upcoming Events
website. Based on those votes the school (DEAR). During this time, students will
colors chosen were navy and silver and the
top choice for the mascot was a Falcon.
also occasionally have the opportunity to
view a student-produced television show. TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME!
This new state-of-the-art school will fea- Currently on the website students can
ture two computer labs, a media center, a vote for their choice of after-school activi-
digital art lab, a television studio, a full ties. Some suggestions include an art club,
gymnasium, two music rooms, a cafeteria, drama club, computer club, instrumental
and plenty of classrooms. The first floor of jazz, and step team, which is a dance move-
the building will house the main offices, ment program.
WHO: The Empty Nesters Club has 25 tickets for
guidance offices, cafeteria, a large comput- Students interested in sports will have WHAT: The Nationals vs Seattle Mariners Baseball
er lab, gym, music rooms, and classrooms the opportunity to play on girls’ and boys’ WHERE: RFK Stadium
for Special Education programs. There will softball, basketball, and soccer teams, as well WHEN: Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 7:05 pm
be an Extensions Program for students as to participate in intramural sports such as Why: To have fun!
with autism and a School Community a basketball shoot-out or a track challenge.
Based Program for students with physical “We are going to have a very strong arts Tickets are in the lower rows of the upper deck between home plate and first base.
handicaps. The second floor will contain program,” said Sacco. Students may The cost is $15.60 per ticket. Tickets are available during office hours at the man-
all sixth grade classrooms and the media choose band, orchestra, or chorus as part agement office at the Lakelands Clubhouse or by contacting Ron Smith at 301-947-
center. The third floor will contain all sev- of their curriculum. The arts rotation elec- 7222. Please make checks payable to Ron Smith.
enth grade classrooms, as well as a smaller tive will be 9-12 week courses on such top- RFK is easily accessible by car or Metro and directions will be provided.
computer lab. All computers will have ics as web design, ceramics, television pro- So grab your peanuts, friends, and baseball mitts and join us for a night of fun. L
access to the Internet. A baseball field and duction, and more. Also offered will be
soccer field adjacent to the school will be Spanish and Chinese classes. The decision
shared with the city of Gaithersburg, and to offer Chinese was made based on dis-
several tennis courts are located on the cussions with local high school principals
school property. who feel that Chinese is growing in popu-
What a Variety Show!
T hree cheers to all of the children
who entertained hundreds of
peers and family members at the
Second Annual Rachel Carson Variety
Show. There are some incredibly tal-
ented students and also very talented
and creative parents. Thank you to all
the parents who helped their children
Photos courtesy: Alan Kresse Photography
practice and who encouraged them to
perform. It was a fun and entertaining
night! A special thank you to
Kentlands resident Alan Kresse, of
Alan Kresse Photography, for gracious-
ly sharing the photos of the Variety
Show. Parents who are interested in
purchasing photos of their child,
should log on to www.alankressepho-
tography.com. L
June 2005 The Lakelands Leader 17
lakelandslistings
Address Housing Type Model Builder List Price
accurate, but should not be relied upon without verification. These were not listing/sold exclusively by
554 Helene Street Townhouse Turnberry II Classic $558,000
Listings as of 05/18/05 - This information was obtained from MRIS. Information is believed to be
304 Inspiration Lane Townhouse Dumbarton Parkwood $629,000
422 Kersten Street Townhouse Classic $589,900
Complied by the Prigal Brothers/Re/Max Realty 433 Lakelands Drive Single Family Chesterfield NV Homes $924,924
FOR SALE 601 Linslade Street Townhouse Georgetown Miller & Smith $599,900
801 Linslade Street Single Family Michener Ryan Homes $869,000
Address Housing Type Model Builder List Price 943 Linslade Street Single Family Bartholomew NV Homes $979,000
6209 Chestnut Hill Mews Townhouse Fairgate Ryan Homes $569,900 477 Lynette Street Townhouse Vanderbilt NV Homes $574,900
926 Featherstone Street Townhouse Michael Harris $619,000 1370 Main Mews Townhouse $578,000
657 Gatestone Square St. Townhouse Georgetown Miller & Smith $575,000 623A Main Street Condo-Townhouse Georgetown Ryland $438,000
538 Helene Street Townhouse $579,000 719A Main Street Condo-Townhouse Georgetown Ryland $400,000
582 Kersten Street Single Family Ryan Homes $799,900 939 Main Street Single Family $869,900
422 Lakelands Drive Single Family Bartholomew NV Homes $955,500 504 Market Street East Single Family Austin Ryan Homes $825,000
686 Lake Varuna Mews Single Family Michener Ryan Homes $875,000 437 Placid Street Cottage Alcott Main Street $519,900
445 Leaning Oak Street Townhouse Turnberry II Classic $569,900 405 Phelps Street Townhouse Fairgate Ryan Homes $574,900
705 Linslade Street Single Family Classic $745,000 905 Rockborn Street Single Family Dartmouth NV Homes $975,000
630A Main Street Condo-Townhouse Georgetown Ryland $414,414 413 Stonemason Drive Single Family Michael Harris $912,000
1211 Main Street Single Family Abernathy NV Homes $869,869
SOLD
UNDER CONTRACT
Prigal Brothers/Re/Max Realty.
Address Housing Type Model Builder List Price
Address Housing Type Model Builder List Price 441 Clayhall Street Townhouse Fairgate Ryan Homes $579,487
526 Bright Meadow Drive Townhouse Michael Harris $599,500 646 Gatestone Street Townhouse Georgetown Miller & Smith $595,000
530 Bright Meadow Drive Townhouse Michael Harris $599,900 164 Golden Ash Way Townhouse Vintage Miller & Smith $532,000
306A Cross Green Street Condo-Townhouse Georgetown Ryland $399,000 517 Kersten Street Townhouse NV Homes $599,000
337B Cross Green Street Condo-Townhouse Mt. Vernon Ryland $435,000 410 Lakelands Drive Single Family Bartholomew NV Homes $880,000
341A Cross Green Street Condo-Townhouse Georgetown Ryland $400,000 451 Leaning Oak Street Townhouse Turnberry II Classic $572,000
603 Gatestone Street Townhouse Fairgate Ryan Homes $589,000 656A Main Street Condo-Townhouse Georgetown Ryland $402,100
814 Gatestone Street Single Family Bartholomew NV Homes $879,000 659A Main Street Condo-Townhouse Georgetown Ryland $440,000
48 Golden Ash Way Townhouse Vintage Miller & Smith $539,900
92 Golden Ash Way Townhouse Vintage Miller & Smith $524,900
18 The Lakelands Leader June 2005
Sales Underway for Newest Kentlands Condominiums
By Richard L. Arkin
M
from the living room. Other units include foyers, computer
arketing began in April for the The largest unit is the 1,881-square foot areas, second floor open lofts, ceiling fans,
Colonnade at Kentlands “Luxe (C2),” which has 3 bedrooms and 3- built-in shelving, decorator niches, and
Condominium, a new project 1/2 baths. This unit has a balcony accessi- patios. Condominium fees have not yet
now under construction by Donohoe ble from the living room and two bed- been determined, but agents have estimat-
Construction Inc. at Booth Street and rooms, walk-in closets, a kitchen with cen- ed that they will run in the $300-500
Quince Orchard Road in Kentlands. ter-island workspace, a dining room with range.
The Colonnade at Kentlands is the built-in shelves, and a center living room The Colonnade at Kentlands “in the
new name for Archstone-Smith’s with fireplace. The “luxury baths” include heart of Kentlands” is “at the very center
Kentlands Village Apartments rental proj- soaking tubs, separate shower stalls, and of the vibrant community of Kentlands,”
ect, which was marketed briefly as Since then, additional ads have appeared extended double vanities. The asking according to their new website at
Westchester at Kentlands. Archstone and a in the Times and in the Washington Post price for this unit, as of April 24, is www.colonnadeatkentlands.com. Sales
unit of the El Ad development group have condominium classifieds. The response $524,900. agents can be reached at 301-840-2060 or
entered into a purchase agreement in has been “overwhelming,” according to a Prices have reportedly already risen by fax at 301-215-5832. An on-site office is
which El Ad would convert the property to representative for Builder’s 1st Choice, since the first price sheet was published. not yet open. L
condominium and market individual which is marketing the project.
units. The project was developed originally Sales agents are reportedly requiring a
by Archstone as a luxury rental develop- $5,000 deposit for a non-binding unit
ment. “reservation.” Binding contracts cannot be
The 307-unit Colonnade at Kentlands taken at this time because a public offering
project will, when completed, include ele-
vator buildings, garage parking, a two-level
fitness center, swimming pool, sauna, cine- The Colonnade at Kentlands “in
ma lounge, pub, wine room, courtyard,
and first-floor retail (perhaps including the heart of Kentlands” is “at
another restaurant). The condominium
will also enjoy the facilities at the Booth the very center of the vibrant
Street Common with its fountain, pergola,
and seating. Archstone is building the
community of Kentlands.”
Booth Street Common on Assembly prop-
erty and all Kentlanders will be able to use
it. statement is not yet available, as required
The Archstone rental apartments were by state law for binding condominium con-
expected to annex into Kentlands and it is tracts. The sales agents hope to be taking
anticipated that the condominium project contracts in June for September delivery.
will also be annexed under similar condi- According to an April 24 price sheet,
tions, but an agreement has not yet been asking prices for a 772-square foot “Hart
finalized. The Assembly is currently in dis- (A1)” one bedroom, one bath unit start at
cussions with both Archstone-Smith and $299,900. The “Hart (A1)” includes “a
El Ad. large master suite,” walk-in closet.
Marketing began in early April with a “Luxury owner’s bath with soaking tub,”
full-page tabloid advertisement in the a fully equipped kitchen with center
Washington Times real estate supplement. island, and a private balcony accessed
June 2005 The Lakelands Leader 19
Living It Up on the Mews
Lake Varuna Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
By Andrea Escher
I t has become an annual tradition for
the residents of Lake Vaurna Drive
and Lake Varuna Mews. What started
out a few years ago as a simple gathering of
neighbors to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, has
neighbors all over Lakelands have created
their own traditions; with Friday Night
Happy Hours in Featherstone Mews, block
parties and ice cream socials in Lane in the
Woods, and a Labor Day bash hosted by
turned into a full fledge alley party, which Kersten Street.
Lakelanders look forward to every May. With all this partying going on, it is safe
This year was no different! to say there is always something happening
Photos courtesy: Steve & Kathy Kim
On Saturday, May 7, close to 100 neigh- in Lakelands during the summer. Enjoy! L
bors filled Lake Varuna Mews, enjoying
food, music, games, lots of fun and most Clockwise from top right: Who broke the Piñata?
of all fireworks! The Cinco de Mayo party The children scramble to grab candy and treats.
is not just for residents of Lake Varuna
Drive or the Mews, residents from all over The Cinco de Mayo Chefs, Jack Quintas and Kevin
the community, young and old, are invited Grapes.
to come out and celebrate.
But the partying is not just confined to Limbo, how low can you go? Apparently, this little
girl can go low!
the Lake Varuna side of the community,
20 The Lakelands Leader June 2005
What conditions !
!
Lower back pain
Sciatica
!
!
Arthritis
Fatigue
can be helped with
chiropractic care? ! Headaches ! Chronic pain
! Neck pain ! Numbness and
! Whiplash tingling of the
extremities
! Sports Injuries
! Poor Posture
Pointillism Seurat Style: The Shaare Torah
students used cotton swabs to dip into
tempera paint and filled in stenciled areas
until each area was covered with small
dots of red, yellow and orange.
Dr. Gregory Swistak
Shaare Torah Nursery Palmer Graduate
60 Market Street, Suite 215
School Hosts Art Show Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 963-8333
Dr. Gregory Swistak & Family
www.swistakchiro.com
By Paula Fischthal
Now Open in
T here was excitement in the air
Wednesday, May 11th as students
rushed around hanging artwork and
preparing food to nosh on for the Shaare
Torah Nursery School Art Show. Monday
chopped liver and crackers, fresh fruit
salad, homemade brownies, fresh squeezed
lemonade and iced tea they prepared for
their art show.
Artists Ari Fischthal (Lakelands
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Kentlands
and Wednesday afternoons throughout Resident), Hallie Maytin (Lakelands
the winter and spring have culminated in Resident), Jack Kahler (Kentlands
this special event showcasing the work of 3 Resident), Scott Kahalas, Jake Alalouf,
and 4 year old budding artists and chefs. Sam Cogan, Jennie Weiss, Hope Rosner,
These excited students are all part of the Jessica Morissette, Avi Greenfeld, Bradley
Shaare Torah Nursery School enrichment Pasekoff and Amy Kraft spent Wednesday
program. Enrichment classes meet after afternoons absorbed in styles and tech-
the regular nursery school day is over. niques taken from such great artists as
Cooking meets on Mondays and Art meets Vincent van Gogh, George Seurat, Henri
on Wednesdays. Matisse, Claude Monet, Georgia O’Keefe,
For the past eleven Mondays, new Jackson Pollack, Jasper Johns, Louise
terms, techniques and safety rules have Nevelson, and Michelangelo Buonarroti.
become household words for the children. All students will take home a portfolio of
This session offered ten nascent chefs their work and their very own palette.
(Scott Kahalas, Jake Alalouf, Ari Fischthal, Alfred Seurat was a good starting point
Jennie Weiss, Hope Rosner, Jessica for the children. Seurat covered his canvas
Morissette, Jack Kahler, Avi Greenfeld, with little brushstrokes that became
Bradley Pasekoff and Amy Kraft) the known as pointillism. The Shaare Torah
opportunity to sample Middle Eastern students used cotton swabs to dip into
Cuisine. Blending the ingredients is food tempera paint and filled in stenciled areas
for the soul as well, and the finished prod- until each area was covered with small dots
of red, yellow and orange. Students
chose the paint and stencils they
wanted to use and placed them on
the paper. They used pieces of green
precut lily-shaped tissue paper
pressed onto a wet surface to create
Photos courtesy: Paula Fischthal
their versions of Claude Monet’s
“Water Lilies.”
Children used layers of acrylic
paint to mimic the thick paint texture
and yellows and oranges of Vincent
Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”, and
Jackson Pollack’s violent “action
painting” was lots of fun for these
Layered Collages Matisse Style: The Shaare Torah Nursery young artists. They loved his process of
School children debut their artistic creativity. pouring and flinging paint and used
sticks to throw paint onto their canvases.
ucts serve as building blocks for self-suffi- Michaelangelo was another favorite of
ciency, self-esteem, responsibility, and shar- the children’s. Teachers Audrey Rothman
ing, says School Director Leslie Scharf. and Arlene Price wanted to recreate the
New techniques, along with the courage to experience of painting on the ceiling, so of art including the art of cooking to
experiment and break the mold, combine they had students lie down on the floor young children who have no expectation Shaare Torah Nursery School is currently
to create new taste temptations for these and use markers on paper that was taped of how their work should look or taste. It meeting at the Fairhaven Church on
young people. The chefs will take home a to the underside of a long table. is equally wonderful to teach to those who Darnestown Road. The school plans to move
cookbook containing recipes made during Audrey Rothman says, “It has been a are not yet afraid that their work won’t be to its permanent home on Main Street in the
the program, including the menu of mock joy and pleasure to teach the various forms good enough. “ Lakelands for the 2006/2007 school year. L
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For Sale very good condition. Lakelands.org website $1,800. Vanity is 5’ long, has a huge home, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Incredible
may have photos. GREAT deal for $125 amount of storage and comes with a location - one minute walk to the beach!
Custom Made Furniture For Sale: EACH (OBO) with immediate pickup. Call matching custom made chair. Email sue- Modern kitchen, off-street parking with
Practically New - Freestyle Sofa and Kim at 301-990-8842. producer22@aol.com. washer & dryer. Convenient walk to
Loveseat from Danker - Sofa: 84’ x 36’; shops, restaurants, etc. Now accepting
Loveseat: 62’ x 36’. Rich brown microfiber Queen Simmons Maxipedic Mattress: Services Needed/Available: Summer reservations. ($1195/week). Call
has loose pillow cushions and four coordi- Very gently used in guest room, this like-new 301 926-2819.
nating tapestry fabric pillows. An extra set mattress comes complete with box springs Summer Help: Needed from May 31 to
of cushions and pillows included. Please (with different fabric) and metal frame. No July 29 from 3:30 to 5:30 M, T, TR, and F Bethany Beach Townhouse: 3 bed-
call (301) 330-4050. $1,750.00 o/b/o. stains. Lakelands.org website may have photo. to transport children ages 9 and 6 from rooms/2 baths, sleeps 6, 1 ½ miles from
SUPER deal for $115 (OBO) with immediate local daycare to Lakelands swim team prac- beach. Available this summer. $800 per
For Sale in Lakelands: 5 piece pickup. Call Kim at 301-990-8842. tice. Applicants must have their own car week. Contact Denise at 301-529-8238.
kitchen/dining room set. Table 54” x 36” and a valid driver’s license. Please call
and 4 chairs. Natural oak and French coun- Side Table: Side table with 4 glass Mrs. Galliani (301) 926-3885. Lakelands Roommate Wanted ASAP:
try blue finish. Good condition, $300. inlets. Well-worth $15 with immediate To share large three bedroom town-
Call Elizabeth Rubin at 301.947.3115 or e- pickup. Lakelands.org website may have Part-Time Nanny: Lakelands resident house/condo (‘B’ unit) with one female.
mail at earubin@yahoo.com. photo. Call Kim at 301-990-8842. seeking part-time nanny to take care of our Can’t pass up the features and location;
2 year old daughter in our home from must see for yourself!! Male preferred,
Solid Oak Dresser and Chest of Drawers: Upscale Furniture For Sale: Like New - 12:30-4:00 on Monday, Wednesday, and Smoking and pets not allowed,
Each dresser is solid wood with solid wood Century Dining Room set from Danker, Friday. Looking for September 2005 start Unfurnished bedroom with private bath,
dividers between drawer levels. Drawers are $2,000. Set includes 84’x48’ glass top date. Requirements: English speaking. Rent: $750/month, Deposit: negotiable,
very sturdy with dovetail construction. Little table, 8 chairs and marble top buffet/stor- Non-smoker. Must have own transporta- Lease: Six months, Kitchen: full privileges,
wear on top of each dresser, but otherwise in age unit. Custom made woman’s vanity, tion. CPR training a plus and early child- Laundry: washer and dryer on bedroom
hood experience preferred. Must provide (3rd) level, Utilities (gas/electric) / cable:
valid references. Call 301-926-3738 or shared, Telephone: can establish separate
email barbara20878@comcast.net. line. Contact Karrie at karries@verizon.net
or call 301-208-9521.
For Rent:
SELL IT, FIND IT, SHARE
For Rent: Ocean City, 17th street,
stone’s throw from the ocean, sand and IT IN THE LAKELNDS
boardwalk. Spotless 1 bedroom condo 2nd
floor sleeps four, outdoor swimming pool. CLASSIFIEDS!
Families only, no pets, no smoking, 3/4
day mini-week and 7 days rentals call for Community classifieds are free to all
rates and dates. Great family vacation! Kentlands and Lakelands residents ($10 fee
Please call 301-528-8688. applied to non-residents). To place your clas-
Ocean City, MD Beach Condo For
sified, email us at leader@lakelands.org or
Rent: Upscale family condo with ocean call 301-519-1678. Deadline for the
views from living room, balcony & bed- July/August issue is July 10, 2005.
room. Desirable North Ocean City
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